Incidence and economic burden of Clostridioides difficile infection in Ontario: a retrospective population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the impact of prevention programs on Clostridioides difficile infection rates is important, and decisions on future program changes, including how to use vaccines currently in development, requires a detailed understanding of the epidemiologic features of C. difficile infection. We analyzed Ontario health administrative data to determine incidence rates and medical costs of C. difficile infection, based on whether acquisition and onset occurred in acute care hospitals (ACHs), long-term care facilities or the community.

Methods

We performed a retrospective analysis using individual-level data from Ontario health databases from Apr. 1, 2005, to Mar. 31, 2015, identifying rates of C. difficile infection requiring hospital adm

SUBMITTER: Pereira JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7004222 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature